Product Test: Wrinkle-Removing Sprays

See which alternatives to ironing fared best in our tests

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Don't you wish there was an easy way to remove wrinkles from clothes—without breaking out the ironing board? Well, we do too! That's why we decided to test out four sprays that claim to quickly remove wrinkles without the hassle of ironing. Overall, most of the products would be useful in a pinch, but will definitely not leave your clothing as cleanly pressed as an actual iron. Below, see how well each spray did in our multifabric tests to determine which wrinkle remover is right for you.

Wrinkle Free
This travel-size product was also tested on two fabrics: a rayon/spandex-blend shirt and a cotton T-shirt. We found it was quite easy to use, but took a few minutes to dry. The bigger wrinkles came out easily, and though your clothing won't be as crisp as it would be if you used an iron, it's still great for a quick spruce-up in the morning and while traveling. $4.95; BeltOutlet.com

Downy Wrinkle Releaser
Downy's Wrinkle Releaser spray was very effective on cotton-blend clothes. We first tested it on a cotton dress; after spraying it on and smoothing the damp areas, most of the wrinkles disappeared within a few minutes. On a rayon camisole, this product lessened smaller wrinkles within minutes, but the deeper wrinkles were still there. Downy is great to use on the go and left clothes smelling light and fresh. $5; available at most grocery stores.

Wrinkle Spray
We tried this product on numerous fabrics, including cotton and rayon, but didn't get the results we were hoping for. While the spray has a very refreshing scent, it doesn't really do the job. The product's site boasts that the spray works well for "stubborn wrinkles," but after hours of waiting and smoothing out the fabric, the wrinkles were still there. Prices start at $3.99; WrinkleSpray.com

Grandma's Secret Wrinkle Remover Spray
We tested this product on two different fabrics. The first was a men's 100% cotton dress shirt. The lighter wrinkles easily came out after spraying and pulling the cloth tight. Next was a women's rayon/nylon-blend shirt. Results were similar to the cotton shirt, except the deeper wrinkles did not disappear completely. According to the directions, the product needs to dampen the clothing to work, so both pieces were left to dry overnight and definitely looked better by morning. This spray probably isn't the best choice for items that need to be worn right away. $4.29; CreateforLess.com